Author: Beatrice "Bea" Quinn

I still remember the first time I tried to learn how to knit garter stitch. I was frustrated by the confusing patterns and tutorials that seemed to assume I already…

As a craft instructor, I’ve seen many beginners struggle with the circular vs straight knitting needles dilemma. It’s a choice that can make or break your knitting experience, and yet,…

I still remember the first time I encountered a what is a knitting needle gauge question from a student in my community craft workshop. She was frustrated because her knitting…

I still remember the overwhelming feeling I had when I first walked into a yarn store, eager to start my knitting journey. The endless rows of colorful yarns and the…

I still remember the first time I encountered what are interchangeable knitting needles. I was a beginner, eager to start my knitting journey, but the array of options and prices…

I still remember the first time I tried to create a social media presence for my bookbinding business – I was overwhelmed by the numerous platforms and unsure of how…

I still remember the day I realized that how to use LinkedIn for professional networking wasn’t as complicated as everyone made it out to be. I was helping a friend…

I still remember the frustration I felt when I first started knitting and crocheting – how to calculate how much yarn you need was a mystery that seemed impossible to…

I still remember the first time I tried to use a wraps per inch (wpi) tool – I was frustrated and confused, with no clear instructions to guide me. As…

I still remember the first time I encountered the term “what does yarn dye lot mean” in my knitting class. A student was frustrated because her yarn didn’t match, despite…